Ukraine to restart strikes on Russian oil refineries, Zelensky says

BBC News reports: Russia reports a Ukrainian strike on an oil refinery on Thursday, after Ukraine's president says a pause is over following fresh Russian attacks.

The story is also being covered by France 24. France 24 adds: Ukraine will no longer abide by US President Donald Trump's demands not to strike Russian oil refineries, President Volodymyr Zelensky said in remarks published Thursday, amid deepening tensions between the two leaders over a US-Russia diesel agreement.

This world story centres on Ukraine. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Russian, President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russia.

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Key details

Location

Ukraine · Europe

Reported by

BBC News and France 24

First reported

15 Oct 2026, 15:57 IST

Key names

Russian, President Volodymyr Zelensky, Russia, Zelensky

Section

World

Sources

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• BBC NewsUkraine to restart strikes on Russian oil refineries, Zelensky says 15 Oct, 15:57
• France 24Ukraine's Zelensky defies Trump with Russian refinery strikes 15 Oct, 18:04

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